Wilford and others finished writing down the ceremonies and temple procedures.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
May 20, 1877 ~ Sunday
20. Sunday Milo Andrews, John O. Angus & J D T McAllister
spoke in the forenoon I attended meeting in the Afternoon
Br Blake prayed J M Moody jr spoke 3 Minuts Brigham
Jarvis 7 M[inutes], Brigham Y Hall 1 M[inute], Don Carloss Robinson
2 M[inutes], Wm J McAllister 9 M[inutes], Levi Hancock 18 M[inutes],
J Gates 16, J D. T. McAllister 18 M[inutes].
People
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Hall, Brigham Y.
1855-1891
1 mention
1 mention
1 mention
Gates, Jacob
9 Mar 1811 - 14 Apr 1892
73 mentions
Zion's Camp
9 mentions
McAllister, John Daniel Thompson
19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910
659 mentions
Missionary
Moody, John Monroe (Jr.)
1856-1888
1 mention
Angus, John Orson
1812-1880
6 mentions
Hancock, Levi Ward
7 Apr 1803 - 10 Jun 1882
35 mentions
Zion's Camp
Andrus, Milo
6 Mar 1814 - 19 Jun 1893
40 mentions
Zion's Camp
McAllister, William James Frazier
16 Aug 1845 - 17 Aug 1943
4 mentions
Events
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Wilford administered first adoptions (two couples to Brigham Young) in St. George Temple.
Wilford's wife Phebe, and children Wilford Jr., Beulah and Phoebe Amelia arrive in St. George to serve in temple.
First time Wilford ever served as proxy in endowment when he completed endowment for "Prophet" Robert Mason.
General Conference held in completed St. George Temple, dedication of entire temple.
Wilford called to preside over the St. George Temple at age 70 (served until June 26, 1884).
First time anyone adopted (sealed) by ordinance to Wilford: Josiah G. Hardy, Samuel B. Hardy and their wives.
Wilford's family leaves St. George to return to Salt Lake City.
Wilford resigns as President of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society after 15 years.
Site for Manti Temple dedicated by Brigham Young.
Site for Logan Temple dedicated by Brigham Young.
Wilford's son Brigham drowns in Bear River at age 20.
Church-wide priesthood reorganization directed by Brigham Young includes rebaptism.